eSports promoter Gfinity have announced the inaugural edition of the Challenger Series in Australia, allowing gamers from across the country to compete for the chance to be drafted by an Elite Series eSports franchise.

Electronic Arts’ second stab at a Star Wars-themed online multiplayer game was a long shot at best of cracking into the world of eSports. But the stunning rise and fall of the game’s public approval gives us a valuable look at what distinguishes eSports from normal video games.

California’s Anaheim Convention Centre – just a stone’s throw from Disneyland – saw an action-packed weekend of incredible eSports action. Going up against some of the world’s behemothic nations, the boys from down under did themselves proud.

The Overwatch World Cup is set to take place at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5 (AEDT). This is The Roar’s ultimate guide to catching the eSports action live.

Olympics organisers have sought to ease French concerns about next year’s winter Games in South Korea, saying the safety of athletes was their priority and nations in the region had no doubts that the event would go ahead.

Imagine it: a fully packed Melbourne Cricket Ground on a pristine spring night. Tens of thousands of fans packed into Australia’s own colosseum to witness its first-ever live World Wrestling Entertainment pay-per-view.

In the extra week since I last took a look at the changes coming to the North American League of Legends Championship Series, we have had so many announcements and rumours that it’s been hard to keep track!

Debuting for the biggest mixed martial arts promotion in the world, UFC, and winning by KO in the first round is a fairytale start. South Sydney heavy hitter Tai Tuivasa lived that fairytale in his hometown of Sydney at UFC: Werdum vs Tybura.

Samsung Galaxy’s stunning 3-0 win over SK Telecom T1 on Sunday marked the end of the 2017 League of Legends Season in spectacular fashion, and even though this year is over, there is still so much to be excited for.

Many stories from the world of sport that purport to demonstrate the definition of courage have been told. Those that gain the most attention come from the rarefied world of the highest rating professional leagues.

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Wayne says: But the "Chairs Match" is a staple of WWE Programming :)...

QConners says: Can only see it coming as a live show to be honest. However I am sick of the match-based PPV (TLC, Hell in a Cell) it's made them feel like just another match...

QConners says: You're very optimistic with your thoughts, and I would honestly love to see Global Warning come back to Melbourne, but I can't see it happening. 1. The MCG would not sell out as quick as you think, it at all. WWE is obviously fairly popular aroun...

Wayne says: Visa issues I reckon would be the only thing holding it back, I hope they do come. October 2018 is currently slated for TLC with Hell in a Cell on Sep 30.Dual brand the show, stack the card and get 140k there easy. Would be a licence to print mo...

Torchbearer says: Fantastic round up- great to see all those successes outside the usual footy/ cricket bubble.Being an indigenous Kamilaroi man, I was particularly proud of Australia's first World Champion figure skater (Junior Pairs) Harley Windsor who is Kamilaro...